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The trilemma of Big Tech

We can have democracy, market dominance and business models that optimise for anger and junk — but only two at a time

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A new style of politics

How social media creates politicians' images and influences elections: the case of Volodymyr Zelenskiy

By Georgii Pocheptsov

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How the market is betraying advanced economies

Without reinventing the role of governments in shaping the economy, it's difficult to imagine a prosperous future

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Enter: Volodymyr Zelenskiy

What we know about the Ukrainian President-elect's political platform when it comes to corruption – and Russia

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Populism and the embrace of complexity

Populists may often thrive with simple narratives. But simple explanations of populism itself will not pass muster

By Sheri Berman

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The French experiment

France’s democracy is in crisis. There’s a growing desire for radical alternatives in the form of direct citizen participation

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How to tax a multinational

The idea of a global corporate tax on multinational corporations' profits gains traction worldwide

By Jayati Ghosh

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The Democratic Party’s comeback

Italy’s political left is back from its post-Renzi sabbatical – with a new leader, fresh ideas and a more open political concept

By Tobias Mörschel

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'Populists suffer most from taking government responsibility'

Ahead of the Finnish elections this Sunday, Jussi Westinen assesses the nationalists' and social democrats' electoral chances

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Yes to occupation, no to peace

That’s how the Palestinians view the outcome of the Israeli elections. And they hope the world is watching

By Hannes Alpen